I've been contemplating upgrading to a BP Pro membership but I'm not sure it's worth the expense.

Our part of the country has a lot of aging housing stock so there's ample opportunity to upgrade the RI housing supply and get paid to do it (either in one lump sum by selling, aka flipping, or by buying and holding and renting out better units for higher rents).If you haven't already done so, I'd recommend checking out the RIREIG group that meets monthly in Warwick, and the Black Diamond REI group that meets twice a month in southern Mass, as it seems you're active in both areas and both groups are education oriented (not trying to sell stuff).I've personally attended both groups and found a lot of good attendees at different levels, from beginners/dabblers to full time investors.Let us know if you have any specific questions of course!

So learn about doing repairs and upgrades/renovations so you can apply that knowledge to your HH.

Have you upgraded on Airdna?

I am being very conservative with any financing options since I am operating under the assumption that WA will get statewide rent control similar to oregon and CA  (7% + CPI) -  My Model has been to buy functional but needing maintenance-and-upgrade properties and then update them over a few years,  so I can probably work within that framework.   

I agree with everything above, and let me add this.Their first child is born in that living room = +$30KThey build this UGLY raingod totem in the backyard = +$15KThey added $315,375.05 in "upgrades" in a $104,466.03 average home value area and thus = +$400K15 years ago, they bought the house for $400K and thus the house is worth X + $400KLand = $X, House = $Y thus everything is worth $X+$YFSBO (Florida Seniors with Bad Odor) are often uneducated on the market.

House had a complete refresh of all interiors walls, lighting, upgrade bathrooms, exterior repairs to stucco, fence repair, granite counters and repaint the kitchen cabinets.

If you can source properties to flip in Atlanta then as they say... if it aint broken don't fix itDetroit is a cash flow play and appreciation if you buy in the right locations.

I have no problem upgrading, but I never go for the big plans until I test the waters. 

If you do decide to go for it, a few other things in life you might enjoy are putting salt in your eyes, slamming your fingers in a door, and walking on pieces of broken glass while barefoot.